Thousands of spectators are set to arrive in Weston-super-Mare over the weekend for one of the country’s biggest and most spectacular off-roading events – the Weston Beach Race.

This year’s event promises to be even more spectacular than previous incarnations.

As well as the action packed racing you’re used to, there will also be dozens of activities, stalls and demonstrations for you to try out.

The organisers, RHL Activities, are well-known for their adrenaline fuelled courses, with this year’s sand track already shaping up to be one of the toughest yet.

An event for all ages, the 2017 Weston Beach Race is shaping up to be something truly special.

We’ve brought together all the information you need, whether you’re a visitor to Weston or a local, so you can be aware of everything that’s going on.

Riders race down the beach on the opening lap of the main solo race during the Weston Beach Race (Image: Getty)

1. No more off-site illegal parking on roads in Weston

RHL Activities has been working with North Somerset Council to stamp out illegal parking on roads in Weston-super-Mare, a problem that has caused major issues in previous years.

For 2017 North Somerset Council has made the Locking Road car park available for overnight parking.

The locking road coach and lorry park will be available for anyone wishing to camp overnight at a fee set by North Somerset Council and anyone using the site must adhere to the below conditions set by the council.

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- Park within coach/lorry bays towards the middle and back of the car park

- No noise or nuisance

- Use appropriate toilet facilities and no littering of the site

- No testing of motorcycles and no motorcycle maintenance

- No outdoor cooking

- Follow all instructions from our council officers

Failure to comply with conditions may result in a penalty charge being issued and/ or vehicle removed from the parking area with no refunds.

North Somerset Council have confirmed parking wardens will be working throughout the day and night around the town ensuring there is no parking on side streets.

Everyone is asked not to camp overnight in other car parks or side roads, contravention of a parking restriction by camping or by parking a prohibited vehicle can incur a penalty charge of £70 and any removal charges of said vehicle at the owner’s expense.

2. Don’t just stick to the racing

The Weston Beach Race isn’t ALL about the racing. There’s a whole host of other things for you to do while you’re there.

There are many trade and promotional stands throughout the trade village and site.

You can visit trade stalls within the main trade area, located on the sea lawns within a purpose built marquee provided by RHL Activities.

Motorcyclists struggle as they try to get over the first sand jump (Image: Getty)

Manufacturer stalls can be found along the promenade.

The exhibitor stalls will also be situated along the promenade.

Brands such as Mountain Warehouse and Dunlop are already confirmed to be attending.

3. Here’s what the site looks like right now (October 11)

RHL Activities has a whole host of social media feeds including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

It has been posting pictures of the build over the last few days and Somerset Live has been permitted to share a few of the pictures with you.

He said: “We’re going to try and break it into three sections, as we do with our sectors and our marshals.

“Section one, which is the far end off the start, will be reasonably sensible, with quite large yet doable obstacles. Section two, which is known as the golf course up to the big tunnels, is going to be a bit more extreme enduro. It will be extremely hard, extremely difficult, with some big obstacles in the way. For the last section we are building a more motocross style area around the finish.

“One of the biggest things this year is that we’ve brought in people who have experience for the last 30 years in building motorcycle tracks. They are professionals and our own hand-picked RHL team, so the issues from last two years should be gone.”

The build of the course takes six days ready for the health and safety inspection, which includes miles of course building, fencing, access points, and putting in place the special tunnels into the centre of the course.

4. There’ll be some big names at this year’s event

There’ll be a number of star riders performing over the weekend. Some of whom will be doing autograph sessions and meet and greets throughout the event at different stands.

Keep an eye on the programme and the times and locations of these.

Recently confirmed to be attending the beach race are four-time World Enduro champion David Knight and TT star Guy Martin.

They will be teaming up to compete in a two-man quad class at the race.

5. A local school will be involved

Gillingstool School, which is located in Bristol, has been getting the full Weston Beach Race treatment.

RHL Activities has fostered a strong relationship with the school. So much so that staff from RHL went to an assembly last week to talk about the HydroGarden Weston Beach Race organisation and the beach race itself.

In addition, in the week running up to the huge off-road a class from the primary school will be attending a special day on the Weston-Super-Mare seafront totally dedicated to them.

Students will take part in a number of activities and events throughout the day during the build-up of the 35th running of the HydroGarden Weston Beach Race.

6. What time are the races? What time does rider registration start?

For those who have already entered the race, rider registration will begin at 9am on Friday (October 13).

If you wish to take part but haven’t already completed the registration form, late entry is now being accepted.

Late entries riders are asked to complete their entry online, race numbers will be issued at the event when you speak with the race secretary at the late entries window.

This the timetable of races, as per the RHL Activities website. A fuller timetable will be published closer to the event date.

Riders reach the crest of a dune during the opening lap of the main race (Image: Getty)

Saturday

09.30 - 11.00 Youth 125/250

11.30 - 12.45 Youth 65 Race

12.45 - 13.15 Trials Demo

13.30 - 16.30 Adult Quad/2Man Quad/Side Cars

16.30 - 17.30 Trials Demo

17.00 - Presentation

Sunday

10.30 - 12.00 85SW/85BW

12.00 - 12.30 Autograph Session - Trials Arena

12.30 - 13.15 Trails Demo

13.30 - 16.30 Adult Solo/Over 40’s

16.30 - 17.00 Trials Demo

17.00 - Presentation

7. How much are tickets? Can I still buy them?

You can still buy tickets. In fact, you have until midnight this evening (October 11) to buy discounted tickets online.